Iran, Russia and Sanctions

Oil jumps more than 3% on concern over more sanctions on Russia and Iran
Oil Rises Amid Expectations of Tighter Supply From Russia, Iran
Oil rose in the early Asian session amid expectations of tightening supply from Russia and Iran due to Western sanctions, Exness’ Maria Agustina Patti said.
US Imposes Sanctions on Groups in Russia, Iran Over Election Interference
Bradley T. Smith, the U.S. Treasury's acting undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, said in a statement: "The governments of Iran and Russia have targeted our election processes and institutions and sought to divide the American people through targeted disinformation campaigns."
A top Iranian general said Russia was actually bombing the empty desert while saying it was attacking Syrian rebels
Behrouz Esbati said he partially blamed Russia for the fall of Assad's government, in a rare break from Iran's official line on Syria.
Iran holds military drills as it faces rising economic pressures and Trump's return
Iran is reeling from a cratering economy and stinging military setbacks across its sphere of influence in the Middle East. Its bad times are likely to get worse once President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House with his policy of “maximum pressure” on Iran.
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Russia Launched 8,060 Iranian Shahed-136 Drones Against Ukraine in 2024
The Shahed-136 is particularly vexing for nations on the receiving end of its attacks. The drone poses significant defensive challenges, as both the Houthis out of Yemen and the Russians fighting in Ukraine have shown.
Iran Was ‘Defeated Very Badly’ in Syria, a Top General Admits
For weeks, Iranian officials have downplayed the fall of their ally in Syria. But an important general has offered a remarkably candid view of the blow to Iran, and its military’s prospects.
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The Rise of Eurasia and the Russia–China–Iran–North Korea Axis
Like any newly elected American President, Donald Trump must all too soon address international affairs that have been much ignored in the election.
US levels sanctions on entities in Iran, Russia over attempted election interference
The Biden administration announced new sanctions against Russia and Iran on Tuesday in response to efforts by both countries to influence the 2024 election. “The Governments of Iran and Russia
It's been an absolutely awful year for Iran and its friends
Iran and its proxies and allies — from Syria to Lebanon to Gaza — have taken a beating in military engagements this year.
US imposes new sanctions on Iran and Russia over interference in 2024 election
The United States on Tuesday issued fresh Iran and Russiarelated sanctions targeting individuals and entities over interference in the 2024 U.S. election, according to a posting on a Treasury Department website.
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In first foreign policy speech, FM Sugiono says RI will step up defense partnership
The minister said Indonesia would continue to advocate for the completion of a code of conduct between the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN and China on the South China Sea and prioritise ASEAN's centrality.
End the appeasement
The United States and its allies must end their penchant for appeasing enemies such as Iran, Russia, and China.
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Russia’s ‘Ghost Fleet’ in Focus as West Sanctions Oil
The United States and Britain on Friday announced sanctions against Russia’s energy sector, including oil giant Gazprom Neft.